Sydney Australia

Sydney (Sydney) is the largest city in Australia with a population of about 5 million people. In the age of globalization, people from different countries have settled in Sydney city in search of life and livelihood. Therefore, a different type of tourism is slowly developing here in the mix of different nations. So when it comes to finding places to stay, explore or eat in Sydney, the city invites its tourists to indulge in plenty of opportunities.

There are many sights and places to visit in the city of Sydney. You can visit different places according to your time and interest. Notable attractions include –

Sydney Opera House (Opera House) : Australia (Australia) floats in front of the eyes of a building like a sailing boat, which is known as the Opera House. This iconic building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by thousands of people every day. To get the best view of the Opera House one must go to the nearby high point called Mrs Macquarie's Chair. If you want, there is a good facility to go inside the Opera House by buying a ticket. There are many places to visit near the Opera House. Luna Amusement Park, Taranga Zoo, Madame Tussauds Museum are some of them.

Sydney Harbor Bridge (Sydney Harbor Bridge) : For Sydney's famous harbor bridge right after the Opera House. It offers a beautiful view of almost the entire city and is an iconic spot for photography. This bridge is accessible on foot and it is said that one can enjoy an unprecedented view of the entire city from the bridge in the evening or early morning. Although there are various climbs available, the Express Climb is the most popular for less effort on the Harbor Bridge.

Darling Harbour : Sydney's tourist hub is this Darling Harbour. From here, a busy picture of the blue sea and the city floats all the time. The harbor scene changes strangely as the evening light dawns. An endless collection of seafood restaurants can be found here.

Bondi Beach (Bondi Beach) : Bondi Beach is one of the famous beaches in Sydney. A large number of people come here to sunbathe in summer. Bondi Beach is hugely popular for its white sand, calm waves and numerous cafes and restaurants. Bondi Beach is crowded all year round so it is best to go early in the morning.

Royal National Park (Royal National Park) : Covering 26 kilometers, this park is one of the popular holiday destinations in Sydney. In the middle of the city, you can see a wonderful nature in this park. There is no fee to spend time here. As this park is located next to the sea, the pleasure of the beach can be enjoyed from here. Besides, there are various activities including trail walk, hiking, rock observation.

Royal Botanic Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) : After the National Park, Royal Botanic Gardens has a huge area. Almost all types of Australian plants are carefully preserved in this garden. It is an ideal place to taste the Australian bushland and all the bush food.

Queen Victoria Building (Queen Victoria Building) : If you are interested in architecture, Queen Victoria Building is one of the interesting buildings in Sydney. Built in 1893, the building is inspired by Romanesque design and currently houses a modern shopping mall with around 200 brands downstairs. Tourists flock here every year to see the glass painting and mosaic work on the building and mainly to shop.

Blue Mountains : If you want to see something other than the city, you have to go to the Blue Mountains. Here you can see eucalyptus forests, small springs and numerous natural but different-looking mountains. There are many things to do here including three sister site, Katoomba village, cable ride, train ride to enjoy the scenic beauty.

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Also, some of the most popular places in Sydney are Hyde Park, Town Hall, Camp Cove, Paddington Market, China Town, Power House Museum, Sydney Cricket Ground and various art museums. Millions of tourists and local people gather every day to see these places.

Sydney is perfect for visiting at any time of the year as it doesn't get very cold or snowy like other places. But October, November and February, late March to April are the best time to visit Sydney. During these times the heat is less and the tourist spots are less crowded as schools are not closed.

There is no option but to take advantage of air travel to go from Bangladesh to Sydney. In this case, the cost may vary based on the airlines and the time of booking.

An Australian tourist visa is required to travel to Sydney. In this case, a passport with a validity of at least 6 months is required for tourist visa application. Along with all the old passports and the letter issued by the authorities of that country if the visa application has been canceled in the past. Australian visa fill up and form signed by the visa applicant. Two recent passport size photographs of 35mm x 45mm size, without border, on white background are also required. Airline and hotel reservation, invitation letter, NOC letter, last 6 months bank statement and salary slip and all proofs of professional place from someone in Australia should be submitted along with the visa.

Along with all the documents, a cover letter should be submitted to the visa officer stating your purpose of travel, business, assurance of return to the country, accommodation etc. to apply for the visa. It is possible to get a visa quickly if all the documents are correct and no information is hidden. Here tourist visa fee is Tk 9040 but also additional about Tk 3000 is required for biometric collection as per primary and secondary clients.

Sydney CBD is the perfect place to stay for those who want to be in the middle of the city. From here it is possible to walk to tourist places like Opera House, Pitt Street, Central etc. The place named The Rocks is suitable for those who want to see Opera House, Sydney Harbour, Harbor Bridge view from the hotel. There are budget hotels and there is no dearth of 5-star hotels. For those who want to rely on buses and trains in Sydney for transportation, finding a hotel in Central is the most convenient. There are plenty of backpacker hostels and mid-range hotels that will make the trip affordable while taking care of the pocket.

Those who want to stay in neighborhoods a little away from the city instead of staying in a hotel can check Gumtree and AirBnB. Apart from this, booking.com, Trip Advisor, MyTrip.com etc. websites can be used to find a hotel according to your budget.

Since people from different countries are now settling in Sydney, the food traditions are changing and diversity is being found here day by day. There are many Indian shops here, besides there are Bengali restaurants in Bengali populated areas like Lakemba, Rockdale, Minto. There are also Lebanese, Turkish, Arabic restaurants for Halal food. Here it will take 20 to 30 dollars per match. If you want to eat a little cheaper, there are KFC, McDonalds, Hungry Jacks, Dominos everywhere. Halal snack packs are also available at street food shops. In these places it is possible to eat a meal within 5 dollars to 15 dollars.

For the fashion conscious, Sydney is home to a wide variety of shopping malls. The largest and most popular shopping mall in Sydney is Pitt Street Shopping Mall. Almost all the stores of international retail brands are here. There are numerous other smaller shopping malls around Pit Shopping Mall. So it is possible to easily spend a whole day here. Queen Victoria Building, World Square, Sheffield Plaza are some of the popular shopping spots. If one wants to shop for daily essentials or grocery shopping, almost every neighborhood has a chain store like Coles, Woolsworth or Aldi. If you want to buy a variety of things a little cheaper, there are shops called K Mart, Target, Best and Less inside the mall, from where you can buy many different beautiful things. There are a lot of street shops in tourist places, but naturally, the prices for the goods are higher for tourists.

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